KEY QUESTION: What is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and how does the Commission affect county government? REFERENCE POINTS: Texas Administrative Code TITLE 37 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 9 – TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TALKING POINTS: The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS or the Commission) in … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Robert Frost
Robert M. Frost April 20, 1939 – July 3, 2020 Robert M. Frost was born on April 20, 1939, to Fannie and Harrison Frost. He grew up in Girard, Kansas, as one of nine children. He joined the U.S. Army in January of 1960 to see the world and ended up stationed at Ft. Hood. He served his country for three years as both a mechanic and a cook (and man he could cook!). With his … [Read more...] about Robert Frost
Texas County News Reviews
North & East Texas Anderson County Commissioners Court approved an ordinance to allow construction of two heliports in the county. Cherokee County Commissioners Court approved a $2.7 million airport development plan that will begin with extending roads around the airport, taxiway and ramp. Cooke County Commissioners Court approved a … [Read more...] about Texas County News Reviews
Texas Comptroller Issues Water Report
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released a report in January examining the effects of the water challenges facing the Lone Star State and offering up several recommendations to the Legislature. The recommendations are laid out in “Texas Water Report: Going Deeper For The Solution,” which revisits the effects of recent drought conditions, examines research-driven approaches for … [Read more...] about Texas Comptroller Issues Water Report
Key Concept: Public Notice of Property Tax Rate
KEY CONCEPT: Public Notice of Property Tax Rate KEY QUESTION: What is the required verbiage for public notices announcing the proposed property tax rate? REFERENCE POINT: Local Government Code Section 140.010 TALKING POINTS: The 83rd Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1510, which simplifies the wording of the public notices required … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Public Notice of Property Tax Rate